The Bridges welcomes Swarovski, West Coast, Roman Originals and Collectibles
The Bridges has opened their doors to four new retailers just in time for the Christmas rush. With over 90 stores housed under one roof, you are given a wide range of choice when it comes to shopping. However it is
Fashion North takes a trip to the Clothes Show Live 2014
Our gorgeous models showing us the latest @shopstyleuk looks for the party season on the Image Catwalk #clothesshowlive A photo posted by @clothesshow on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:16am PST This week the Fashion North, ventured south of Sunderland to Birmingham to
Ten emotions we all face when Christmas shopping
Christmas shopping is probably the most emotional time of the year. You have a list in your purse as long as your leg, you can’t stop eating mince pies and you’ve pretty much maxed out your budget for gifts. It’s
5 problems that face tall, slim men when shopping
Girls aren't the only people who have dilemmas when they go shopping. Most retailers seem to think all men have a bulkier, more masculine build. This is not the case. Those ectomorphs (tall and slender) out there can't help that
JPB x River Island
High street store River Island team up with designer Jena-Pierre Braganza for 11-piece collection. Jena-Pierre Braganza is the latest name to join the impressive list of designers that have collaborated with high street stores in 2014. He is the newest member
10 fashion trends we hope to never see again
I've grown up through two decades and am quickly getting through my third. I remember so many trends that have come and gone and there are certain trends that I hope to never see again. Some trends will always come back
Black Friday in the North East
Hundreds of stores are following in the footsteps of our friends across the pond and making the US Black Friday, a British thing. Explosive, un-missable discounts are set to hit the shops for one day only on November 28. These won't be
Happy 86th birthday Mickey Mouse!
This week marks 86 years since Mickey Mouse first graced our screens in Steamboat Willie. He graced our screens on November 18 1928, and has grown in popularity since. In honour of the animated mouse we decided to pick our
Grazia Shop – a new online store from Grazia
If you’re a fan of Grazia, online shopping, or just clothes in general, then we have some big news we know you’ll love. Today (Tuesday November 11) is the launch of Grazia's new shopping website, Graziashop.com. Yes, you heard it right,
What to wear this bonfire night
If you’re going to a fireworks display or a bonfire party this November 5, there’s no doubt that you’ll be wrapping up warm. Winter nights in the North East are sometimes crisp, occasionally chilly but are often bitterly cold with
We test out winter ankle boots so you don’t have to
With winter firmly on it’s way, a good, comfy and of course fashionable pair of boots is our wardrobe must-have. As Fashion North's shopping editor, I decided to test out a pair of ankle boots on a day trip to Newcastle. This
Why fashion will always be there for you
I’m often called a shopaholic - a compulsive shopper - because of how much I shop. I shop weekly, at the very least. But the thing is, I’ve seldom felt like I belong. Everything I had, and everything I wore